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MLZ 190

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,207 mi
Last recorded94,207 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLZ 190
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 94,207 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2025 93,871 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 93,622 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 92,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 91,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 91,975 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 91,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 91,929 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 83,034 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 77,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 77,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 May 2018 77,003 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S & O/S bald on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 15 May 2018 77,003 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Park brake pedal fails to fully release (3.5.1k)

Engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S & O/S bald on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 May 2017 76,975 miles

both front tyres bald on edges

Pass 9 May 2016 76,887 miles

both front tyres bold on inner edges

under tray fitted

Pass 9 May 2015 76,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 30 Apr 2014 75,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 74,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2013 74,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 73,160 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 72,203 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 70,816 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 70,816 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 60,106 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 60,106 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 49,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 22,658 miles

High level brake light cracked.

Fail 26 Feb 2008 22,658 miles

High level brake light cracked.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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MLZ 190 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 75,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MLZ 190, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MLZ 190 registered?

MLZ 190 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is MLZ 190 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MLZ 190 shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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